Versos English Jonathan Swift Viii. On Seeing Verses Written Upon Windows At Inns

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Viii. On Seeing Verses Written Upon Windows At Inns

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The sage, who said he should be proud Of windows in his breast, Because he ne'er a thought allow'd That might not be confest; His window scrawl'd by every rake, His breast again would cover, And fairly bid the devil take The diamond and the lover.